Self-Injury Support Group
Whether you or someone you know or love struggles with self-injury, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, meet others going through the same, and get advice on how to stop. Working together, we can help find alternative coping skills to reduce the urge to self-harm.
About labels....
I like to wear black. So what? It looks good on me.
I like, screamo, emo music. So? It speaks to me. You think you know whats going on inside my head?
I am the statistic, but you think you can fit me inside a box?
Stats:
Teen (yep)
White (yep)
Girl (yep)
Affluent (yep)
Abused (yep)
Emotionally closed off family (yep)
ED (yep)
So what? You think you know who I am?
You dont know the half of it!
You make all these assumptions about me and mine, but you dont know what I think!
You believe since my parents (supposedly) have money I cant feel pain?
Do you know what goes on behind those doors? NO!
Why do you even think they have money? Because of the school I go to? You assume too much!
Im screaming bright red, but no one sees or hears
Scars fade but the pain doesnt
Invisible to all because you dismiss me as cutter or emo, what the hell does that mean anyway?
No one can understand the blade-
It makes me numb
I get high
Im at peace with the razors edge
No one can understand unless theyve been there
Why is my blood so different from your drink or drugs?
I have my bad days, but most of the time I hide so well, youd never know
Then you say: Why didnt you tell me?
Well, Id rather be invisible, then be the object of your scorn, or worse, your pity
Do you still think you know who, what, I am?
The blood trickles through my fingers and I feel free, what do you feel? Pain?
*shrugs* there are advantages to being invisible; you all seem to think Im deaf to. You talk about others without regard for who else is around
Whatever this wasnt directed at any one person or event, it is simply an outlet for my feelings thoughts?
I like to wear black. So what? It looks good on me.
I like, screamo, emo music. So? It speaks to me. You think you know whats going on inside my head?
I am the statistic, but you think you can fit me inside a box?
Stats:
Teen (yep)
White (yep)
Girl (yep)
Affluent (yep)
Abused (yep)
Emotionally closed off family (yep)
ED (yep)
So what? You think you know who I am?
You dont know the half of it!
You make all these assumptions about me and mine, but you dont know what I think!
You believe since my parents (supposedly) have money I cant feel pain?
Do you know what goes on behind those doors? NO!
Why do you even think they have money? Because of the school I go to? You assume too much!
Im screaming bright red, but no one sees or hears
Scars fade but the pain doesnt
Invisible to all because you dismiss me as cutter or emo, what the hell does that mean anyway?
No one can understand the blade-
It makes me numb
I get high
Im at peace with the razors edge
No one can understand unless theyve been there
Why is my blood so different from your drink or drugs?
I have my bad days, but most of the time I hide so well, youd never know
Then you say: Why didnt you tell me?
Well, Id rather be invisible, then be the object of your scorn, or worse, your pity
Do you still think you know who, what, I am?
The blood trickles through my fingers and I feel free, what do you feel? Pain?
*shrugs* there are advantages to being invisible; you all seem to think Im deaf to. You talk about others without regard for who else is around
Whatever this wasnt directed at any one person or event, it is simply an outlet for my feelings thoughts?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Dont ever let anyone put you in a box. It is easier said then done, and I certainly have taken the wrong steps along the way, but you have a chance. Just be who you are.
Judgement comes in every stage of life, and the real truth is that there are more people like you then there are like the people judging you.
If you can find the strength to ignore it, to move past it, and to continue to be the person you want to be, then you will reach a point where their insults and judgements empower you - because remember: You can only be intimidated if you allow yourself to be. You can only be scared if you let them scare you. And they can only judge you, if you give a shit as to what they think.
Stay strong my friend. Self injury is not the answer. It gives them back the power. Take it for yourself. Get better, then become everything you ever dreamed of.
Good luck.